Thompson addresses farm policy at national meeting in Chicago
Thompson of the American Farm Bureau Federation opens the eighth annual convention in Chicago. He urges cooperative action among farmers and business interests to stabilize agriculture, stressing economic equality with city dwellers and cautious support for balanced reforms. He cites diversifying farming, road development, and practical aging of farm economy.
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Game Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Jones County Farm Bureau
Monticello
Thompson
United States
Supreme Court ruling strengthens Prohibition enforcement power
The At torney General’s annual report shows 1925 26 prosecutions totaling 5666 years in prison and longer average sentences, yet notes fewer new prosecutions. A November supreme court decision grants the revenue commissioner discretion to deny alcohol denaturing permits to untrustworthy applicants, boosting federal leverage against illicit production and distribution.
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Minneapolis
United States
Uncle Sam
Supreme Court
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Revenue Commissioner
Mexico Rights Denial Claim Clarified by U S Official
The leading Mexican chamber of deputies ora tor claimed the United States denies Mexico the right to make its own laws. The state department says no denial exists except where Mexican law would strip American citizens of rights acquired under local law and international equity.
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Chicago Tribune
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Mexico
State Department
United States
Glass cases with axes in trains raise curiosity
A railway passenger car feature prompts questions about safety gear. The convenient axes are described as tools for opening a window in emergencies. The exchange notes a practical, if surprising, utility in everyday rail travel.
Cost of Good Roads in South Dakota highway system
The state highway system faces rising maintenance costs with 30 percent of future revenue expected for upkeep. Gravel roads show best economy, while a patrol system covers 4,313.98 miles. Last year 2,206 gravel miles and 2,107 earth grade miles were maintained, and 1,010 miles were resurfaced.
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Associated Press
C. T. Bates
Highwa
South Dakota
State Highway Department
United States
Bates
Surplus funds linked to Republican economy under Coolidge era
The 1925 income and excess profits tax surplus arises from a GOP driven policy of federal economy. Proponents credit President Coolidge for reduced public debt and a comfortable bank balance. They argue tax cuts keep money in citizens’ pockets.
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Atlantic News - Telegraph
Republican Party
Congress
Coolidge
Iowa State Livestock Wins Big at International Exposition
Iowa State College entries in the International Livestock Exposition Chicago won top prizes in fat hog, steer and sheep judging. A Chester White barrow was chosen grand champion of the show marking a sixth historical win for the college. The exhibit earned 80 firsts and multiple championships with strong showings in swine and cattle. The college teams placed sixth in intercollegiate judging and earned high marks in the Saddle and Sirloin essay contest.
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Iowa State College
Chicago
United States
Canada
Iowa State
Town State College
Iowa
The
International
Iowa State Livestock
Iowa State Grain
Kansas
Army Food Budget Question Sparks Debate
A government note complains soldiers receive 31 cents per day for food and questions the extra cent beyond beef and basics. The writer argues soldiers are fighting men and not to be mollycoddled, noting unrelated remarks about pruning apple trees.
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Army of the
U.S. A
Fifth District Farm Bureau Conference at Anamosa
Members urged to attend the fifth district Farm Bureau conference at the Jones County courthouse in Anamosa on Wednesday December 16. Delegates from Gedar Linn Benton Tama Marshall and Grundy counties will gather with speakers including Charles Hearst Hileworth Richardson Pedersen McDonald and Miller. The program covers reports of counties sessions on organizing farming efforts and women’s work and includes a community singing and discussions on federation achievements.
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Farm Bureau
Anamosa’ Court House
Gedar
Linn
Benton
Tama
Marshall
Grundy
Bth
Jones County
Iowa Federation
Charles Hearst
Hileworth
Burt H. Neal
Farm Bureau Organization
H. Richardson
Charles B. Hearst
Peder Pedersen
Charles H. Hearst
Murl McDonald
W. D. Miller
Sth
E. Richardson
American pushy sales tactics reshape French consumer needs
A critic recalls American sales methods that create demands by intrusive outreach and ultra low price installations. He notes electric company reps expanding lighting from kitchen to whole homes, persuading customers to buy more than they realized they needed. After returning to France, he observes dim streets due to insufficient lighting.
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A. de Teouf
la Revue Politique Et Parlimentaire
Paris
America
Pert
United States
France
Forbearance in Debate From an Autobiography Practice
The author describes adopting hesitant language to avoid direct contradiction. By saying I conceive or I apprehend instead of asserting certainty, conversations became more pleasant and opponents more willing to concede when the author was right.
Taft Criticized U.S. Criminal Law As President and Chief Justice
The Philadelphia Public Ledger recalls William H. Taft's famous charge that the administration of U.S. criminal law is a disgrace to civilization. It notes he reiterated the criticism as late as 1923, despite attempts to repudiate it, and argues the statement should stand until reforms occur.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
William H. Taft
United States
Taft
Lincoln and two walnuts reflect modern greed
In a Springfield street Rev John R Gunn recalls Abraham Lincoln noting three walnuts for two boys. He uses the fable to caution that greed for more fuels world ills from domestic strife to industry and politics. The Carroll Herald hints Senator Brookhart will run true to form.
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Kansas
Jerry Simpson
Man Pfeffer
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Brookhart
Carroll Herald
Ite
John R. Gunn
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln
Senator Brookhart
Multiple Iowa tragedies and events reported in Dubuque area paper
News items recount Fred Ruddleston's death after surgery in Dubuque, a toddler's accidental strychnine poisoning near Algona, road crash injuries to Ethel Wideman near Waterloo, and a West Union teen's severe burns from apron fire. Also noted are a $996 Chester White hog sale at Ames, farmer Sam Bloorer's suicide near Maquoketa, and a Mount Vernon Cornell college student dance dispute with 200- vs 48-vote split.
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Fred Ruddleston
Barlville
Dubuque
John Nordstrom
Algona
Misa
Ethel Edith Wideman
Waterloo
G. Denneler
West Union
Chester White
Iowa State College
Ames
Chicago
Barrow
Sherman Hotel
Sam Bloorer
Ellwood
Maquoketa
Gornell College
Mount Vernon
Monticello Adopts License Ordinance for Billiards and Bowling Alleys
The Monticello city council approves Ordinance No 40 regulating billiard and pool tables and bowling alleys with licensing, annual April 1 expiry, fees per table, and penalties for noncompliance. The measure repeals Ordinance No 98 and becomes effective after publication. Council also discusses road funding and reports financials from the treasurer.
Monticello Adopts Billiard and Bowling License Ordinance
The Monticello city council passes Ordinance No 496 regulating billiard and pool tables and bowling alleys requiring licenses from the mayor, annual renewal each April, with fees of 12 dollars for one table plus 8 dollars for each additional table or alley, and penalties for violations. The ordinance repeals Ordinance No 98, takes effect upon publication, and was adopted with all ayes.
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Iowa
Miley
Riley
Monticello Express
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Monticello Times
Jo Ae
Andicense
City of
Towa
B. BE
Ray Echternacht
Hanssen
Wilkinson
Hayes
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